Engineering Manager: Lead Product Development & Team Growth

Kids for the Future; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Life insurance

401(k) with match

HSA contributions

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Human Active Technology (HAT) is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team and drive development and commercialization of innovative products from concept through production. The role combines people leadership, mechanical engineering, project management and hands-on product development.

You’ll oversee a team of engineers while contributing directly to engineering projects, collaborating with Industrial Design, Marketing, Sales, Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience leading or managing engineers or technical teams.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of product development and commercialization processes.
• Advanced experience with CAD and engineering analysis/FEA software.
• Strong technical drawing and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving ability.
• Ability to use mechanical hand tools, simple power tools and mechanical test equipment.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to delegate effectively and hold others accountable for results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to use data to support engineering and business decisions.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
• Ability to influence and build effective relationships with employees, vendors and senior leadership.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the engineering team through product development and commercialization.
• Oversee multiple development projects while managing your own engineering projects.
• Develop and maintain product drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Perform mechanical analysis and evaluate designs for performance, manufacturability, cost and reliability.
• Apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to identify design solutions.
• Lead product lifecycle activities, including design validation and testing.
• Develop innovative mechanical concepts and encourage problem-solving across the team.
• Provide technical direction and ensure products meet quality and performance standards.
• Support development and debugging of production lines with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Collaborate with Quality to maintain product integrity throughout lifecycle.
• Provide final approval of tooling and parts as required.
• Project & Commercialization Leadership: Provide project management oversight to meet milestones and deliverables.
• Establish project priorities, timelines, resources and deliverables across the team.
• Create RFQs and maintain cost analysis through product release.
• Ensure components pass first article inspections.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and execution.
• Coordinate external engineering resources and vendor partners.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Industrial Design, Marketing, Sales, Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing and other teams to bring products to market.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and influence cross-functional decisions.
• Communicate status, risks and recommendations to leadership.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

CAD

FEA

Documentation

Mentoring

Communication

Travel

Problem Solving

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering or MBA

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Human Active Technology (HAT) is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team and drive development and commercialization of innovative products from concept through production. The role combines people leadership, mechanical engineering, project management and hands-on product development.

You’ll oversee a team of engineers while contributing directly to engineering projects, collaborating with Industrial Design, Marketing, Sales, Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing and